By Steve Carpenter
Hutchinson CC Sports Information

Hutchinson Community College freshman Alissa Bautista continued her strong play in the back row as the Blue Dragons opened Jayhawk West play with a sweep of Dodge City last Friday at the Sports Arena.

Bautista was named the Jayhawk West Defensive Player of the Week for her performance last week. She joins a pair of Colby players as Week 2 honorees.

Bautista, a 5-foot-3 defensive specialist/libero from Keahone, HI, played in just one match last week, but tallied 15 digs in the three-set match against the Conquistadors. The also passed 10 balls with one service error.

Bautista is the first Blue Dragon to earn weekly conference honors this season.